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Discover Your Potential, Build Your Future, Shape Your World.

Central Connecticut State University’s School of Engineering, Science & Technology (SEST) empowers students to turn curiosity into possibilities and ideas into action by designing, building, testing, analyzing, discovering, and solving. 

Through hands-on learning, modern technology-rich laboratories, faculty mentorship, undergraduate and graduate research, and connections with professional communities, students connect classroom knowledge with real-world practice. 

Whether your interests range from biology, chemistry, and the environment to engineering, computing, or emerging technologies, SEST prepares graduates with the technical expertise, problem-solving ability, teamwork, communication, and professional experience needed to contribute across disciplines while building deep expertise in their chosen field.

Top Reasons to attend Central's School of Engineering, Science, & Technology

  • Industry level applied learning experiences from day one, through laboratories, research, field experiences, design projects, and real-world applications.
  • Work directly in modern facilities with faculty, including opportunities for undergraduate research, independent projects, mentoring, and collaboration.
  • Prepare for high demand careers and graduate or professional school with strong scientific, quantitative, computational, and technical skills.
  • Solve problems that matter, from human health and environmental sustainability to artificial intelligence, advanced technology, and engineering innovation. 
  • Our graduates are career-ready, globally aware, and prepared to contribute to Connecticut’s workforce while creating opportunities for greater social mobility.

Discover what it means to be part a part of the School of Engineering, Science, & Technology. From innovative academic programs and hands-on learning to research, internships, and global experiences, Central empowers students to explore their interests, build meaningful connections, and prepare for what’s next. Get to know the vibrant campus community, dedicated faculty, and real-world opportunities that make a Central education distinctive. Watch the video and see how Central turns possibilities into experiences that shape your future.

DID YOU KNOW?

You don’t just graduate with a degree, you graduate with experience!

Required experiential learning opportunities, including capstones, internships, research, and hands-on projects, help you build career-ready skills before you graduate.

“Computer Science at Central is certainly a wonderful program and I would not have obtained my career goals without it. I was able to start a career in my desired field right after graduation thanks to the wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience the program provided and the helpfulness and guidance of the faculty. ”

—Melissa Mulcahy, BS CS, MS SE

“As a Computer Science student at Central, I gained many competitive skills and valuable knowledge in software engineering, such as agile development, web development, etc. Throughout my years at Central, I gained a good theoretical background in Computer Science, especially in data structures and algorithms. During my senior year, I received many employment opportunities, and today I am a happy software developer at Optum.”

—Krzysztof Konopka, BS CS

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